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Question

Which of the following is the main component of the natural gas?

  1. Ethane
  2. Butane
  3. Carbon mono-oxide
  4. Methane

Answer:

Option D: Methane

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Methane”.

Methane is the main component of natural gas.

Natural gas is a fossil fuel that is primarily composed of methane, along with small amounts of other hydrocarbons such as ethane, propane, and butane.